Mini Shepherd’s Pies

Individual Shepherd’s pies are filled with seasoned beef, vegetables and topped off with your choice of mashed yellow or sweet potatoes.

So I’m finally done with Friday Night Lights. It was kind of anticlimactic, especially since I was watching it in bulk some days. I’m also slightly bummed with how they ended it. It wrapped up nicely but there were people and story lines missing that I had hoped to see again. Still… well done and a really enjoyable series.

Now I’m moving on to another series for my crack of dawn workouts. TV shows are the perfect length for weekday workouts since I can only really squeeze in about 45-50 minutes before I need to get myself ready and get the kids up. I’d watch a movie but I really hate stopping and starting unless it’s just for a super quick break. 48 hours break is kind of a bit much.

Even though I totally added Dawson’s Creek to my Amazon watchlist (you know you want to watch it again), I think I’ll be starting with Alias. I vaguely remember watching a few episodes back in the day, but never really got into the series. That was probably well before dvr, or at least for us, so maybe that’s why? Pick and choose your favorites and that’s what you’ve got. Only now we can record and watch our favorites. Kids sure are spoiled these days, then again so are we!

Maybe it’s just me but personal dishes are just cuter. They offer a prettier presentation and since making personal sized portions doesn’t add any extra time to your prep, there is no reason not to! Plus, if you are one to usually have leftovers, you’re already prepping your leftovers ahead by making personalized sizes.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Peel and chop potatoes. Add to a large saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium high heat for 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain. Mash as desired, adding cream, butter, salt and pepper to taste. Potatoes should be smooth and spreadable consistency.

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39 Responses to “Mini Shepherd’s Pies”

I’m seriously wondering if we hacked into each other’s blog accounts and wrote our posts for each other. Hahaha..so crazy. I loved the ending of FNL but I agree, I wish they brought back some of the other characters. I’m still trying to get into Scandal…wish me luck. So far, I’m blah about it. I know, I’m like one in 702345897. I’ve been meaning to make shepherds pie for a really long time and i just haven’t had the chance – you’re making me want to now!

Hi Rachel,
This looks like a yummy recipe and I can’t wait to try it (we have lots of venison and I may try it with that).

Alias was a fun series. We somehow missed it while it was current and ended up watching one (or two) a night until we finished the series. It was definitely over the top (as far as believability is concerned) sometimes, but you do get involved in the characters and it would probably be a good one for your workouts (just beware there will be some cliffhangers – you’ll be tempted to continue the workouts on some days).

Rachel — October 23rd, 2013 @ 1:05 pm

I didn’t realize Alias was going to be hour long episodes… sure was a surprise this morning when I was expecting a 40/42 minute show! Had to stop early ;) But I’m already intrigued so that’s good!

Rachel this looks all sorts of COZY!! Those potatoes on top are all sorts of fluffy heaven. I still haven’t started FNL – I really need to move that up on my must watch list. But I’m trying to get trhough Dr. Quinn, too! The choices!!

Was I an Alias fan? I was in love with Bradley Cooper long before the rest of the world knew he existed!

I miss FNL but am also loving Nashville where Connie Britton went…if that’s of any interest.

Now I’ve been told that this is a cottage pie if with beef and a shepherd’s pie has lamb. I’ve been told that because I have a beef one on my blog that I call shepherd’s pie too…but thought I would share! Lovely piping!

Rachel — October 23rd, 2013 @ 8:44 pm

I’ll have to see if Netflix has Nashville. I’m pretty sure Amazon doesn’t have it free for Prime members otherwise I’d totally start that! So far so good with Alias and only one episode in. :)

OMG, I loved Alias so much! Old school Jennifer Garner and Bradley Cooper – the best :) Shepherd’s pie is one of my favorite comfort foods, but I rarely make it because Shane isn’t big on the veggies. I’ll just have to drop by your house!

I haven’t had shepherds pie in like forever! Love the individual portions of yours! I’m not sure what show to tell you to watch…I’m still reeling that you get up at the buttcrack of dawn to work out! I need your motivation…but I like my sleep more! LOL!

Rachel — October 24th, 2013 @ 12:30 pm

I used to try to workout during lil man’s nap but then I lost productivity time for other things. Ah well! Up with the birds and early to bed ;)

These look amazing! I so shouldn’t blog read before dinner… craving everything :) I hate when a series I’m watching from beginning to end ends. Its like reading a good book series, sad to see the character stories end.